Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Lyssach

Lyssach is a town in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 1,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums and 1 churches. The must-see places are Franz Gertsch Museum (4 km), Burgdorf Castle (5 km) and Schlösschen Buchegg (13 km).

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Lyssach, Bern
Lyssach, Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lyssach at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 1,375
Coordinates
47.0645° N, 7.5823° E
Places within 50 km
58 (58 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Lyssach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lyssach: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Lyssach

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lyssach. The closest is Schlösschen Buchegg (13 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schlösschen Buchegg · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Hofwil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Trachselwald Castle · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~25 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lyssach

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lyssach. The closest is Blasenfluh (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Laufen · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Schelten Pass · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~42 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lyssach

47 museums within 100 km of Lyssach. The closest is Franz Gertsch Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Lyssach

32 churches within 100 km of Lyssach. The closest is Burg Biel (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lyssach

6 parks within 100 km of Lyssach. The closest is BärenPark Bern (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lyssach

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lyssach. The closest is UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lyssach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lyssach
  2. 4 km Franz Gertsch Museum · museum, District de Delémont
  3. 1 km Burgdorf Castle · museum, District de Delémont
  4. 12 km Trachselwald Castle · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  5. 27 km Schloss Hofwil · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  6. 17 km Schlösschen Buchegg · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  7. 13 km Back to Lyssach

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From travellers near Lyssach

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How to reach Lyssach

    All places near Lyssach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lyssach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2794Schlösschen Buchegg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1382Blasenfluh (21 km)
    Museums1247Franz Gertsch Museum (4 km)
    Churches132Burg Biel (34 km)
    Other attractions29Bear Pit (20 km)
    Parks16BärenPark Bern (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (46 km)
    Waterfalls05Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (62 km)
    Caves14Pfaffenloch (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Strandbad Sursee (54 km)
    Treks02Rund Um Jaun (70 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (56 km)

    Lyssach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lyssach?

    Franz Gertsch Museum (museum, about 4 km), Burgdorf Castle (museum, about 5 km), Schlösschen Buchegg (heritage site, about 13 km), Schloss Hofwil (heritage site, about 13 km), Trachselwald Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Schloss Worb (heritage site, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lyssach?

    58 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 1 church, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lyssach?

    Schlösschen Buchegg, about 13 km by road; Schloss Hofwil (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lyssach?

    Blasenfluh, about 21 km by road; Weissenstein Pass (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lyssach?

    Franz Gertsch Museum, about 4 km by road; Burgdorf Castle (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lyssach?

    Start in Lyssach, visit Franz Gertsch Museum, then Burgdorf Castle, then Trachselwald Castle, then Schloss Hofwil, then Schlösschen Buchegg, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lyssach?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Lyssach

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lyssach’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lyssach on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.